31.01.2002
Back in business
About 10 comrades met last week to plan the resuscitation of the Brent and Harrow Socialist Alliance, which had 'lain fallow' since the general election. The meeting was congenial and efficient, focusing on re-activating members from the election campaign. The main topic of discussion was getting shop stewards and union members in Brent and Harrow to attend the SA-organised trade union conference on March 16. Union branches were identified and divided up among comrades, who agreed to visit, leaflet and invite all and sundry. We also paid some attention to candidate selection for the forthcoming council elections, settling on choosing comrades with good local community and trade union contacts. We hoped to stand three candidates, but are looking for a good result in renewing memberships before deciding the final figure. Without settling on a short list, we agreed to look further into this at our next meeting on January 31. Looking ahead to the May elections, we discussed developing and building up an existing prototype newsletter, building on the gains made last year on a local council estate, and exploring ways to highlight housing privatizations. Mike Metelits
Worker